[MIA from the old BNBB]

Abutilon

He wasn't a frequent poster, but I traded with him extensively about a year back. Good guy! even chatted with him on the phone a few times.

[FT: Tyrone Washington "Natural Essence" TOCJ]

CD is gone. Thanks, FrankC!

[FT: Tyrone Washington "Natural Essence" TOCJ]

Extra CD Copy located, OBI included.

Looking for:

Grassella Oliphant "Grass is Greener"

Soul-Jazz Material.

Stuff at Dustygroove.

No tire kickers please! You all know this isn't an easy title to locate.

[Miles Davis - Star People Japan Mini LP]

I have the Japanese DSD remaster of this cd (SRCS 9765), but it's not a mini-lp.

Either way, the updated sound is terrific IMO. The bass and drum licks come through so clearly to the point where I feel like I am listening to a hiphop album. I personally think this is the best remaster I've heard of Miles Davis and you should try to acquire it. I got mine for $15 Canadian luckily.

[Essential Rare Grooves?]

"Turning Point" is an excellent session.

As are all Lonnie Smith dates on Blue Note. Any one of these (especially "Live at the Club Mozambique") would qualify as essential rare grooves.

[Charles Tolliver]

I know I should get a lively reaction from Tom, but is this guy's Strata East output really all it's cracked up to be?

I am considering purchasing his stuff, but am not really sold on it as of yet.

Is he really soul-jazz? Modal? Post-bop?

[Albums you wish were on CD domestically...]

Sounds good..let me know.

[Albums you wish were on CD domestically...]

Tom,

"Power to the People" has been out for a long time on cd. I've had mine for close to 2 years. I'll trade you mine if you really want it...I haven't been listening to it.

My choice:

Reuben Wilson "On Broadway"

Other than that my 2 CTI issues that I prayed for are finally coming to disc in June...."Keep Your Soul Together" & "Polar AC" both by Freddie Hubbard.

[Favorite Rare Groove]

My vote goes for Ronnie Foster "Two Headed Freap".

And one from the ame era, though not Rare Groove series, Grant Green "Alive".

[FT: Eddie Gale "Black Rhythm Happening" cd]

Sent you one back.

Here's a few others:

Lee Morgan "Tom Cat" $8

Lee Morgan "Live at the Lighthouse" (3cd) $24

[FT: Eddie Gale "Black Rhythm Happening" cd]

Just picked it up a few weeks back, but not my cup of tea.

Looking for soul-jazz/fusion stuff in return.

undergroundagent@hotmail.com

[I won't give up! Anyone got Jewel in the Lotus?]

This is on ebay right now.

Type "Bennie Maupin."

[FT: Lee Morgan "The Rajah"]

Mint, domestic Bluenote.

Looking for OOP CTI, Soul-jazz, fusion, rare groove or funk titles.

Make an offer.

undergroundagent@hotmail.com

[Tina Brooks "True Blue" TOCJ]

No OBI. Mint.

Looking to trade for some soul-jazz or Rare Groove.

Any Interest?

undergroundagent@hotmail.com

[FT: Grachan Moncur: Evolution, Some Other Stuff]

2 Mint Blue Notes.

Looking for Soul-Jazz, Rare Groove, Fusion or Funk.

Purchases from on-line stores also acceptable as trade.

undergroundagent@hotmail.com